(Beyond the home) Work & Career
Thoughts on seasonal living in the season of the empty nest
March 11, 2025
As I step into the empty nest season of life, I find myself leaning more deeply into the rhythms of nature, my own body, and the cycles that shape human experience and existence. In this essay, I share reflections on seasonal living—what it means, why it matters, and how this stage of life has granted me the freedom to align more closely with the natural world.
January Vibes, 2024 reflections, 2025 desires
January 20, 2025
I approach January as a time for rest, reflection, and hibernation, aligning my actions with winter’s natural energy rather than cultural pressures for productivity. Reflecting on 2024, I am deeply satisfied with my home, relationships, and overall security. My journaling process also provided a good visual reminder of where I want to grow and see improvements, specifically in career, writing, and homesteading. As I look ahead to 2025, I am so appreciative for exactly where I am and committed to building resilience for the challenges and joys this year (and others) will bring.
Finding a work “thing” in the cultural, relational, and economic context of my life
March 6, 2024
My marriage, and family life in general, is an economic (as well as political and social) relationship. When Damien and I married we combined our non-material and material assets, resources, talents, and capacities for the flourishing of the whole, which in our case, is the family.
Getting started: Feminism, patriarchy, capitalism, neoliberalism, Marxism and the family in 1,500 words
March 1, 2024
I want to talk about the context in which the work exists and from which our work decisions are made.
The quest for a work “thing”: Introduction
February 20, 2024
Still looking for the “thing” that will captivate and direct my vocational capacities post-child raising and homeschooling.
The year I find my fire
December 17, 2022
The year I come into my power and purpose through unexpected means.
What is a life if not a collection of days?
September 1, 2022
Focused attention and a narrowed scope seems like a prerequisite for achieving noteworthy success.I lack a discrete and narrowed focus of interest and I feel this will prevent me from achieving noteworthy levels of success.
